Child Fixin' To Die
Eternal Struggles: Unraveling the Poetic Despair in 'Child Fixin' To Die'
Lyrics
It's cold and it's lonesome
Describing the atmosphere as cold and lonely.
But it ain't no big ride
Suggesting that the situation isn't a significant journey or adventure.
The horses are helpless
Depicting the horses as powerless or unable to change the situation.
Young child fixin' to die
Indicating that a young child is facing imminent death.
It's cold and it's lonesome
Reiterating the cold and lonely nature of the surroundings.
Ain't no second-in-command
Emphasizing the absence of a second-in-command, possibly indicating a lack of support or help.
Go where you will now fate's on the land
Suggesting that fate is present everywhere, and there is no escaping it.
You who rule people are princes and kings
Addressing rulers and leaders as princes and kings.
See my body is open see my father lay waste
Pointing to the vulnerability of the speaker's body and the devastation caused by the father.
Fly swift as an eagle take comfort from that
Encouraging swift action and finding solace in the speed of an eagle.
And child fixin' to die now
Repeating the idea that a child is approaching death.
My little boy's time has come
Expressing that the time for the speaker's little boy to die has arrived.
You who rule people eternally free
Addressing rulers as eternally free but with an ominous tone.
Of robbing your prisoners
Advising rulers not to mistreat or exploit their prisoners.
Take a lesson from me
Offering a lesson to rulers based on the speaker's experience.
It's cold and it's lonesome
Reiterating the cold and lonely atmosphere.
But it ain't no big ride
Stating that the situation isn't a significant journey or adventure.
The horses are helpless
Depicting the horses as powerless or unable to change the situation.
Young child fixin' to die
Repeating the idea that a young child is facing imminent death.
The horses are helpless
Reiterating the helplessness of the horses in the face of impending tragedy.
Young child fixin' to die
Emphasizing again that a young child is about to die.
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